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I first joined the Daily Globe in April 2001 as sports editor. I later became the news editor in November 2002, and the managing editor in August 2006. I'm originally from New York State, and am married with two children.

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WORTHINGTON -- A truck-ful of food arrived at Manna Food Pantry Thursday afternoon, but the people who brought the bounty as well as pantry volunteers are well aware more is needed. In the wake of Tuesday's enforcement action at Swift and Co. by U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement, Manna Food Pantry -- as well as the food pantry at Worthington Christian Church -- have seen an increased demand for food supplies.

WORTHINGTON -- In reflecting on Tuesday's federal enforcement action at Swift and Co., Mayor Alan Oberloh is quick to point out what he believes are far-reaching problems in federal immigration policy. "This should be a wake-up call to Congress to get something done," Oberloh said Wednesday afternoon. "If they don't go and try to get a bill passed, or (the government) doesn't continue to access other manufacturing sectors of this country, then this (Swift action) was for naught." Oberloh stressed Tuesday's action by U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement was a federal operation.

WORTHINGTON -- The Worthington City Council approved Monday night a City of Worthington tax levy of $2,454,827 for 2007 -- a levy that represents a 5.97 percent increase over last year. The levy amount is the same total as the preliminary amount the council approved during its Sept. 11 meeting. The preliminary figure can be reduced, but not increased, when a city certifies its final levy. Council members offered no comments prior to passage of the final levy, which passed unanimously by a 4-0 margin.

WORTHINGTON -- The sale of a bountiful collection of memorabilia Wednesday afternoon officially closed the end of a 27-year era. Hundreds of items belonging to the Long Branch Saloon were offered for sale Wednesday by Prins-Sliver Auction Service, with a large crowd gathering to bid on everything from beer steins to animal mounts to breweriana and bar decorations.

WORTHINGTON -- The second of three required readings of a proposed city rental housing ordinance was approved Monday night by the Worthington City Council. For the second successive meeting, the vote to approve the required reading was 3-2. Aldermen Bob Petrich, Lyle Ten Haken voted in favor, and Lee Hain and Roger Nelson were both against. Bradley Chapulis, the city's manager of planning and economic development, explained prior to Monday's vote that he agreed with concerns Woll had raised with a sentence in the ordinance regarding handrail standards for most steps.

WORTHINGTON -- Momentum continues to remain strong on fund raising for a new Worthington Area YMCA. YMCA Executive Director Andy Johnson reported Friday that a total of $1,785,000 had been raised to date, a "huge growth" from the $1,002,000 that had been accumulated through mid-September.

WORTHINGTON -- The Historic Dayton House will be the site for individuals and businesses interested in economic development. The Worthington Regional Economic Development Corp (WREDC) will host a social from 5 to 8 p.m. today. People who wish to attend are encouraged to contact the WREDC office at 372-5515. According to Glenn Thuringer, WREDC's manager, tonight's social represents a change in the way the organization is conducting its traditional annual meeting. "We're replacing the more banquet-style type meeting that we've had in the past," Thuringer said.

WINDOM -- Mary Pawlenty first asked the youths and adults inside the Windom Area High School gymnasium to think of their greatest days. Pawlenty, the State of Minnesota's first lady, then challenged the students in the gym to make sure they make those sorts of days happen. "My biggest fear is not that you won't have those peak moments," said Pawlenty, the guest speaker Monday at the 21st annual Windom American Legion Post 206 Veterans Day program.

WORTHINGTON -- The first reading of a much-discussed rental housing ordinance is in the books -- perhaps. The Worthington City Council approved Monday night the first reading of a new ordinance pertaining to minimum standards for rental housing units. The vote was 4-1, with councilmen Lee Hain, Bob Petrich, Lyle Ten Haken and Mike Woll in favor and Roger Nelson against. Three readings of the ordinance are required for official adoption, with a second reading scheduled for Nov. 27 and the adoption for Dec. 11.

WORTHINGTON -- U.S. Rep.-elect Tim Walz breezed through southwest Minnesota Friday on a "victory tour," making area stops in Windom, Worthington and Luverne. During Walz's Worthington stop at the Pizza Ranch, the Democrat who unseated six-term Republican Gil Gutknecht said he planned to make Worthington a focal point of the 1st District. "We're planning on a satellite office in Worthington," said Walz, a retired National Guard command sergeant major and a Mankato West geography teacher. "This at the heart of our ag base, and this is a growing area.